Shoemakers of america forecasts the following demand for the next six months: 5000 pairs in month 1; 6000 pairs in month 2; 7000 pairs in month 3; 9000 pairs in month 4; 6000 pairs in month 5; 5000 pairs in month 6. it takes a shoemakers half an hour to produce a pair of shoes. each shoemaker works 150 hours per month plus up to 40 hours per month of overtime. a shoemaker is paid a regular salary of $2000 per month plus $20 per hour for overtime. at the beginning of each month, shoemakers can either hire or fire workers. it costs the company $1000 to hire a worker and $1200 to fire a worker. if there is any leftover inventory at the end of the month, the monthly holding cost per pair of shoes is $1.20. the raw materials in a pair of shoes cost $10. at the beginning of month 1, shoemakers has 15 workers and 500 pairs of shoes in inventory.

determine how to minimize the cost of meeting (on time) the demands the next six months.

Jade international is a highly diversified global firm with headquarters in new jersey. it manufactures a variety of products ranging from home security systems to automotive components. jade's 100,000 employees work at facilities located in more than 60 countries around the world. jade frequently sends american managers overseas to manage the firm's foreign facilities. the hr department is considering the idea of redesigning jade's expatriate support services program. which of the following, if true, best supports jade's decision to provide assistance to trailing spouses in finding jobs overseas? a) jade puts great emphasis on promoting the role of women in global management. b) the majority of jade's expatriate managers have long-term international experience. c) jade has lost a significant chunk of its global cadre in the recent past owing to its failure to offer feasible options to address the dual-career couples dilemma. d) female managers at jade have reported discriminatory treatment while on overseas assignments.

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